2016-17 Winter Program Guide

WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE
2016-17
Adults
After School
Children &
Families
Early
Childhood
Development
Seniors
Sports & Fitness
Summer Camp
Teens
A place where everyone belongs.

Another full house for
Tuesday evening Adult
Tap Dance class with
Barry Shulman.
JCC Fitness member
Rob Kantrowitz
works out on the new
Converging Chest
Press machine.
Pictured, from left, is JCC of Syracuse Executive
Director Marci Erlebacher, filmmaker Dani Menkin
and Syracuse International Film Festival Artistic
Director Owen Shapiro following the screening of
Menkin’s latest film, On the Map, at the JCC on
Oct. 23 as part of this year’s film festival.
Fall
Scrapbook
Fun with fall art in the Early
Childhood Development Program.
Early Childhood
Development Program
field trip to the apple
orchard.
Above: School-age children playing a board game
during a recent vacation camp. Below: Some football
fun on the playground in the After School Program.
Pictured at the Sept. 20
Sisterhood Symposium
are the event’s featured
speakers Dr. Eitan Fishbane
(left), associate professor of
Jewish Thought at Jewish
Theological Seminary in
New York City, and Rabbi
Andrew Pepperstone,
spiritual leader of
Congregation Beth Sholom-
Chevra Shas.
Step & Sculpt group exercise class.

Our Jewish Community Center
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November 2016
Dear Friends,
It’s that time again when we reflect on our
accomplishments over the past year and highlight the
many ways in which we have advanced our Jewish
Community Center’s mission. As the nucleus of the
Syracuse Jewish community, the JCC often transcends its
mission by becoming a necessity in the lives of many in
our community.
This past year we continued to support hundreds of
local working families with quality childcare through
our Early Childhood
Development Program and
After School Program. At
the other end of the age
spectrum, our support
of area seniors remains stronger than ever. Our hot,
nutritious and delicious senior kosher meals served up
five days a week have developed quite a following. The
JCC’s Neighborhood Advisor Program continues to grow
and help more seniors remain living independently in
the community. This year also was a milestone for our
Family Sports & Fitness Center as we renovated many
areas of our facility and replaced nearly all of our exercise
equipment.
How wonderful it is that nobody need
wait a single moment before starting to
improve the world.
– Anne Frank
We’ve been able to achieve all of these things—and
more—thanks to the wonderful support from our
community, and the many dedicated members and
I care about the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse and its future. I also identify with and understand
the importance of the JCC to Jewish life in this community. I would like to make the following contribution*:
q Pillar $1,000
q Founder $500
q Supporter $250
q Patron $100
donors like you. As we once again kick off another endof-year
campaign, we ask that you help us further our
mission of providing quality programs and services
rooted in Judaic traditions and teachings. Please
remember that when you give to the JCC, you provide
a gift that lasts throughout the year. Your generous
donation will positively impact the lives of many Central
New Yorkers, while also helping the JCC to maintain its
key role in our community.
As we close out another successful year, help us continue
our long tradition of serving the diverse needs of our
friends and neighbors. Please make a tax-deductible
contribution to the JCC today. Your end-of-year gift
will help ensure that our essential programming and
services continue moving forward throughout the
coming year.
Sincerely,
Marci Erlebacher
Executive Director
q Friend $50
q “Two Life” $36
q Chai $18
q Other
Steven Sisskind
Board President
P.S. For your convenience, please use the below form
to submit your tax-deductible JCC contribution today!
Questions? Call us at 315-445-2360.
$_______
#
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State ________________ Zip ______________
Phone _______________________________ Email ____________________________________
Thank you for your
generous contribution!
q Check
Make check payable to: JCC of Syracuse
Mail check and completed form to:
*A contribution does not constitute membership.
JCC of Syracuse
5655 Thompson Rd.
DeWitt, NY 13214
q Credit Card (MasterCard, VISA, Discover, Amex)
Acct. # ________________________________________
Exp. Date ______________________________________
Signature ______________________________________
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Supporting Your Center
Your continued financial
contributions, gifts, grants and
endowments allow us to serve
you, your family and the larger
community six days per week,
year round. Funds raised are
critical to daily operations, special
programming, future development
and improvements, and
scholarships and financial aid.
Matching gifts
Many companies in the Syracuse area have
matching gift programs, which encourage
charitable giving by their employees.
Under these programs, companies match
gifts—often dollar for dollar or even two
dollars to one—that individuals make to
nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Your
gift to the JCC may qualify. Please check
with your company to determine eligibility
requirements.
Tribute cards
To commemorate special occasions,
including births, birthdays, graduations,
anniversaries, marriages, Bar or Bat
Mitzvah, or to celebrate and honor the
memory of a loved one, the JCC welcomes
tax-deductible gifts to one of our many
endowment or special funds. (See the
tributes on page 34.) The JCC will
send an acknowledgement card to the
individual (or next of kin) in whose name
the contribution is made. Tribute cards
recognize someone special and help the
JCC. For more information, contact Erin
Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112.
End-of-Year Donation
Designate your United Way
donation to support the JCC
If you participate in the United Way
Community Campaign where you work
or as an individual donor, please consider
designating all or part of your gift to the
JCC of Syracuse. This can easily be done
on the back of your pledge card. Your
generous contribution to the JCC through
the United Way donor program will go a
long way in supporting your JCC.
Volunteer
An agency such as the JCC is dependent
on the enthusiasm and willingness of
members of the community who volunteer
their time and talent. Volunteers are
invaluable in bringing vital perspective,
experience, community and manpower to
complement those of our staff members.
Public support is imperative to the JCC of Syracuse’s survival. The center depends
on these donations for a full 7% of its annual budget. We recently mailed out
our end-of-year campaign letters
requesting your generous support.
For your convenience, a copy of this
letter is reprinted on page 3 along
with the form to use for making a taxdeductible
end-of-year contribution if
you haven’t already done so. No gift
is too small and all donations to the
JCC are greatly appreciated!
Senior Adult Dining Program
Our Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult
Dining Program (see page 22) offers
seniors a hot, nutritious kosher meal
five days a week at a very affordable
price. It’s our way of “giving back” to
local seniors who form the foundation
of our community. You can help
keep this valuable program going by
making a contribution or becoming a
sponsor of our monthly senior newsletter.
For more information, contact
Erin Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112.
Jewish Federation of CNY
The JCC of Syracuse is a beneficiary
agency of the Jewish Federation of
Central New York. The JCC receives
funding from the Federation and
works in close partnership with it to
provide the Jewish community with
essential programs and services.
JCC families and members can help
by giving generously to the Jewish
Federation of CNY campaign.
Plant a tree in Israel—no travel
required!
Help make our world a little greener.
Support the JCC’s “Plant a Tree” card
fundraiser to have a tree planted in
Israel or at one of more than 35 other
reforestation sites around the world.
See page 33 for details.
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Welcome
315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org
Marci Erlebacher
Executive Director
Don Cronin
Controller
Nick Finlayson
Membership Director
Tammy Barzee
Daytime Receptionist
Erin Hart
Executive Asst./
Office Manager
Will Wallak
Marketing Director
Alan Davis
Operations Director
Deborah Stonecipher
Evening Receptionist
Mission
The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse (JCC) is the nucleus
of the Jewish community built on the foundation of Jewish ethics and values.
We provide quality services and programs for all ages, serving everyone in the
Central New York Region.
Contents
Registration Information ..........................6
Contacts .........................................7
Early Childhood Development .....................9
Gift Cards order form .............................13
After School & Childrens Programs ................15
Membership .....................................17
High school Battle of the Bands coming Jan. 14 .......21
Adults & Seniors .................................22
JCC’s Neighborhood Advisor Program ..............23
Childrens Sports & Recreation Classes ...............24
Neulander Family Sports and Fitness Center .........27
Group Exercise Schedule ..........................30
Tributes .........................................34
2016–2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice-Presidents
Treasurer
Secretary
Immediate
Past President
Past President
Board Members
Steven Sisskind
Steven D. Wladis, Roy S. Gutterman, Howard M. Weinstein, M.D.
Sara Temes
Debbie Goldwein
Alan E. Lipsy
Andrea Knoller
Tara Burgess Booher
Jayne Charlamb
Rebecca Cohen
Linda R. Drimer
Adam DuChene
Mary Anne C. Gillson
Susan Gingold
Ben Gnacik
Ann Goldstein
Bud Greenman
Michael A. Klein
Mark Levy
Joanne Maloff
Harriet Mead
Ilene Feldman Mendel
Lynne Pascale
Sarah Rose Pinsky
Neil Rosenbaum
Philip Rothschild
Phillip D. Rubenstein
Susan Sloane
Amy P. Sumida
Diane Wladis
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REGISTRATION INFO
How to register
To enroll in classes, use the Class Registration
Form on p. 20 of this booklet. Complete one form
for each individual registration and return to:
JCC of Syracuse
5655 Thompson Rd.
DeWitt, NY 13214
Fax: 315-449-4539
Full payment must be received with the enrollment
form. Register early as some programs have
limited space and classes fill up fast. JCC
members receive enrollment priority.
Automatic registration Auto registration may be
made for the same ongoing class next semester.
Please indicate this on the registration form and
your credit card will be billed at that time.
Cancellations, refunds & changes We do not
send registration confirmations. We will notify you
only if a class is cancelled. The JCC reserves
the right to cancel a class due to insufficient
registration. In such cases, a full refund or credit
will be issued. Transfers from one class to another
can only be made with prior JCC approval.
Billing
Membership JCC membership is a one-year
commitment. Annual membership is nonrefundable
and payment is due in full upon
joining. Or, for your convenience, you may choose
an alternate payment option such as monthly
automatic payments from your credit/debit card or
bank account.
Program enrollment Bills for the Early Childhood
Development Program (ECDP) and the After
School Program will be issued on or about the first
of every month. Payment may be made by mail, in
person or via phone/fax by credit card. You may
also choose monthly automatic payments from
your credit/debit card or bank account.
After School withdrawals, changes
To ensure proper staffing ratios, changes or
withdrawals must be made in writing to the After
School Program by the 15th of the month (or
next business day) prior to the month when the
change will occur. If written notification is not
received, you are responsible for the original billed
amount. Increases in days and times are based on
availability.
ECDP withdrawals, changes
Enrollment in ECDP is a commitment to our
10-month school year which consists of three
sessions: September–November, December–
February and March–June. Any program
withdrawals or enrollment changes must be made
30 days before the start of a session. For further
details, dates and deadlines, please contact the
ECDP office at 315-445-2040, ext. 120.
FYIFOR YOUR
INFORMATION
JCC community menorah lightings start Dec. 26
Come celebrate Chanukah at our weekday community menorah lightings starting on Monday,
Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. here at the JCC of Syracuse. Join Rabbi Evan Shore of Shaarei Torah Orthodox
Congregation of Syracuse along with children from the JCC’s After School Program in celebrating
the Festival of Lights. The menorah lightings are free and open to the public. For more information,
call the JCC of Syracuse at 315-445-2360.
Kashrut Policy
The JCC kitchen is under the supervision
of the Syracuse Va’ad Ha-ir. The kashrut
policy requires strict adherence to the list
of approved foods that may be brought into
the kitchen. This list is available through
program staff members.
Room rental
The JCC rents a variety of spaces at
affordable rates. Our auditorium has
computer presentation capabilities and we
offer kosher catering. We also have various
conference rooms that can be arranged to
accommodate meetings, classes, parties
and other events. For details, contact Erin
Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112.
Snow policy
The JCC will make every effort to remain
open during snowy and harsh winter
weather conditions. Closings will be
announced on local TV channels 3, 5, 9
and 10, and on radio stations 620 AM, 570
AM and 94.5 FM. Please call us for class or
program cancellation information.
In the event of school closings, the JCC
will make every effort to remain open for
childcare. This service is open to members
and active program participants only.
Please call ahead for the latest information
and updates.
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2016-2017 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Dec. 25 .......Closed
Jan. 1, 2017 ....New Year’s Day – Closed
April 10 .......Close at 5:00 pm
Eve of Passover
April 11, 12 ....Passover – Closed
April 17, 18 ....Passover – Closed
May 29 ........Memorial Day – Closed
May 30 ........Close at 6 pm
Eve of Shavuot
May 31, June 1 ..Shavuot – Closed
July 4 .........Independence Day
Closed
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Hours
FYIFOR YOUR
INFORMATION
JCC Main Entrance
• Reception desk
Monday–Thursday... 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday.............. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday ........... Closed
Sunday............. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Neulander
Family Sports & Fitness Center
Monday–Thursday... 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday.............. 5:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday ........... 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday............. 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Locker rooms close 15 minutes after the
fitness areas close. The Schayes Family
Gymnasium opens at 7 a.m. Monday
through Friday. Hours may be extended
for special programming or league play.
FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF EVERYONE
AT THE JCC, WE WILL STRICTLY ENFORCE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:
• No cars may be parked in front of the main entrance
without a driver present.
• No parking in the handicapped spaces without proper
authorization.
• No parking in the loading area.
• First offense will receive a written warning.
• Second offense vehicles will be towed at the owner’s
expense.
Contacts
Main. ........................................315-445-2360
Direct Dial to Office Extensions ...................315-445-2040
Sports & Fitness Center.......................... 315-234-4522
Fax ............................................315-449-4539
Email. ....................................... info@jccsyr.org
Staff
Administration
Marci Erlebacher.......Executive Director................. x107
Erin Hart ..............Executive Assistant/Ofc. Manager... x112
Don Cronin............Controller........................ x118
Abbie Tricome. ........Bookkeeper ...................... x138
Will Wallak.............Marketing Director ................ x108
Nick Finlayson. ........Membership Director.............. x140
Alan Davis.............Operations Director............... x125
Tammy Barzee.........Daytime Receptionist.............. x100
Deborah Stonecipher.. . Evening Receptionist. ............. x100
Adult and Senior Programming
Cindy Stein
Director of Adult and Senior Programming ................. x104
Marcie Sauer
Adult and Senior Programming Assistant................... x104
Kitchen. ............................................... x124
Children & Teen Services
Mick Hagan
Director of Children and Teen Services..................... x129
Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP)
Jo David...............ECDP Director. ................... x122
Pamela Ranieri.........ECDP Assistant Director............ x123
Christine Flynn.........ECDP Receptionist................. x120
Jennifer Paine..........ECDP Evening Receptionist......... x120
Sports & Fitness
Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER)
Patrick Scott...........Sports & Fitness Director. ......... x144
Sherri Lamanna
Director of Gymnastics, Dance & ECDP Phys. Ed. ............ x126
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Free JCC teen daytrip December 11
Local teenagers looking to explore and
celebrate their Jewish heritage will have
an opportunity to do just that during
an upcoming road trip to Philadelphia.
The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community
Center of Syracuse, in collaboration with
area synagogues, will host a “JCC Teen
Initiative” excursion for students in grades
8-12 to the National Museum of American
Jewish History on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016.
The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the JCC
of Syracuse and return to the JCC around
10:30 p.m.
This free outing includes roundtrip
travel, museum admission, a guided tour
and a kosher lunch and dinner. There are
only 35 spots available on a first come,
first served basis. The registration form is
available from the JCC by calling 315-445-
2360 or visiting www.jccsyr.org. The “JCC
Teen Initiative” daytrip is sponsored by the
Joseph Elman Family Fund for Holocaust
Studies at the Jewish Community
Foundation of Central New York.
“We are very excited to coordinate
this trip and give local teens a chance
to connect with the history of Jews in
America,” said Marci Erlebacher, JCC
PJ LIBRARY IN CNY – A JEWISH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
of Syracuse executive director. “With
so much to do and see at the museum,
this is a wonderful opportunity for our
young people to appreciate who they are
and discover their place in the Jewish-
American experience.”
Leading the “JCC Teen Initiative”
excursion and traveling with the teens
will be the JCC’s Mick Hagan, director
of children and teen services. Hagan
heads up a number of JCC teen programs
throughout the year, including summer
camps and the annual high school Battle of
the Bands held each January.
The National Museum of American
Jewish History, located on Independence
Mall in Philadelphia, Pa., was established
in 1976 and is the only museum in the
nation dedicated exclusively to exploring
and interpreting the American Jewish
experience. With more than 25,000 objects,
the museum is the repository of the largest
collection of Jewish Americana in the
world.
For more information about the “JCC
Teen Initiative” trip, call 315-445-2360 or
visit www.jccsyr.org.
FREE Jewish bedtime stories for families
raising Jewish children
Sign up online today!
PJ Library in CNY serves children from 6
months to 8 years old in Cortland, Madison,
Onondaga and Oswego Counties.
www.pjlibrary.org
Set aside
the status quo
and grow
By Rabbi Evan Shore
Many associate Chanukah with the
miracle of olive oil, potato latkes and
dreidels. However there is a philosophical
dimension as well. This idea may be found
in the manner that the Chanukah lights are
lit each night.
On the first night of Chanukah we begin
with one candle and add another each
successive night. On the last night of
Chanukah, eight candles are lit. This
process is described in the Talmud as
maalin meen hakodesh vein moreedein,
we strive to ascend in holiness and not
descend.
This idea is very important in our daily
lives. Additionally, it is an important
teaching tool for our children. In general,
Judaism frowns upon the status quo. In
our lives, we are expected to grow in
some way every day. Some growth may
be remarkable while at times in very small
increments.
Our job is to look at ourselves daily
and attempt to build upon our past
experiences and forge ahead with a
clear resolve to continue growing. This
growth may be in many forms, religious
observance, family relationships, character
building, maturation and the list goes on.
This year when we see the glow of the
candles each night of Chanukah may they
be a source of inspiration and motivation
to all of us that each day brings the chance
to make ourselves a little better, kinder
and closer to our Jewish roots.
Connect with us for updates on upcoming
programs and events. PJ Library in CNY is a
program of the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community
Center of Syracuse.
PJ Our Way serves 9–11 year olds by offering
choice and creative outlets.
www.pjourway.org
/PJLibraryCNY
pjcny@jccsyr.org
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Jerome and Phyllis
Charney
Early Childhood Development Program
We are committed to developing the social, emotional, physical and
intellectual well being of each child, allowing them to grow and flourish
as productive members of the community. Our emphasis is on helping
children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive and enthusiastic
learners.
Jo David
Director
Pam Ranieri
Assistant Director
Christine Flynn
Morning
Receptionist
Jennifer Paine
Evening
Receptionist
/ecdpjccsyr
Inspiring your child’s success!
The JCC’s Jerome and Phyllis Charney
Early Childhood Development Program is
the area’s leading comprehensive childcare
facility and preschool. Our specialized
program uses the Creative Curriculum
paired with NYS Early Learning
Guidelines and a Reggio Emilia-inspired
approach to learning (see p. 10). See how
the JCC can help your child succeed!
• Flexible enrollment 2–5 days a week.
• Professional, nurturing teachers.
• Field trips, music programs and more!
• Clean, secured facility.
• SMART boards in pre-K classrooms.
For more information about our
program, and to schedule a tour, contact
the Early Childhood Director at 315-445-
2040, ext. 122, or jdavid@jccsyr.org.
Early bird
registration starts
February 1, 2017
Open to current JCC members.
Program Hours
Monday–Friday
7 am – 6 pm
The 2016-2017 school
year is currently
underway and runs
through June. There
are still some spaces left in our 3- and
4-year old programs. If you are interested
in enrolling your child for this year, please
contact the Early Childhood Director at
315-445-2040, ext. 122, to set up a tour.
Early registration for the upcoming 2017-2018
school year begins February 1, 2017. We will
send current Early Childhood families and
JCC members registration packets at the end
of January. If you are currently not a member
of the JCC and would like to take advantage
of early registration, you may join the JCC
in February. Enrolling your child early will
guarantee classroom placement. Registration
opens to the public on March 1, 2017.
For each new school year your completed
enrollment paperwork along with the $25
registration fee must be submitted. Additional
enrollment paperwork will be sent home
in May and must be returned no later than
June 14, 2017.
HOW TO REGISTER
Age groups served
Infant — 6 weeks – 8 months
• Must be six weeks old by Sept. 5, 2017
Toddler — 18 months – 36 months
• Must be 18 months by Sept. 5, 2017
Preschool
• Must be age 3 by Dec. 1, 2017
Pre-Kindergarten
• Must be age 4 by Dec. 1, 2017
Withdrawals, changes
Enrollment in ECDP is a commitment to our
10-month school year which consists of three
sessions: September–November, December–
February and March–June. Any program
withdrawals or enrollment changes must be
made 30 days before the start of a session.
Come for a visit
For more information about our program,
and to schedule a tour, contact the Early
Childhood Director at 315-445-2040, ext. 122,
or jdavid@jccsyr.org.
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Jerome and Phyllis
Charney
Early Childhood Development Program
HOW YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN
Much of what children learn and do in
an early childhood program doesn’t come
home in a backpack. Young children
learn best through hands-on and direct
interactive experiences. This type of
learning happens through play and
exploration.
The Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early
Childhood Develop Program uses the
Creative Curriculum paired with the NYS
Early Learning Guidelines, using a Reggio
Emilia inspired approach to learning.
The Reggio Emilia Approach is an
innovative and inspiring approach to
early childhood education which values
the child as strong, capable, resilient and
rich with wonder and knowledge. Every
child brings with them deep curiosity and
potential and this innate curiosity drives
their interest to understand their world
and their place within it. These are the
guiding principles that we stand by when
educating children:
Children are capable of
constructing their own learning
They are driven by their interests to
understand and know more.
Children form an understanding of
themselves and their place in the
world through their interactions
with others
There is a strong focus on social
collaboration, working in groups, where
each child is an equal participant, having
their thoughts and questions valued.
The adult is not the giver of knowledge.
Children search out the knowledge
through their own investigations.
Children are communicators
Children are encouraged to use language
to investigate, explore and reflect on their
experiences. They are listened to with
respect, believing that their questions and
observations are an opportunity to learn
and search together. It is a continual and
collaborative process. Rather than the child
asking questions and the adult answering,
the search is undertaken together.
The environment is the third
teacher
The environment is recognized for
its potential to inspire children. An
environment filled with natural light, order
and beauty. Open spaces free from clutter,
where every material is considered for its
purpose, every corner is ever-evolving to
encourage children to delve deeper and
deeper into their interests.
The space encourages collaboration,
communication and exploration. The space
respects children as capable by providing
them with authentic materials & tools. The
space is cared for by the children and the
adults.
The adult is a mentor and guide
Our role as adults is to observe (our)
children, listen to their questions and their
stories, find what interests them and then
provide them with opportunities to explore
these interests further.
The Hundred Languages of
Children
Probably the most well-known aspect of
the Reggio Emilia Approach is the belief
that children use many, many different
ways to show their understanding and
express their thoughts and creativity.
There are one hundred different ways
of thinking, of discovering, of learning.
Through drawing and sculpting, through
dance and movement, through painting
and pretend play, through modeling and
music, and that each one of these Hundred
Languages must be valued and nurtured.
The Reggio Emilia Approach
emphasizes hands-on discovery learning
that allows the child to use all their senses
and all their languages to learn.
The NYS Early Learning Guidelines
focuses on all areas of development
for children birth to five years old.
The guidelines provide teachers and
families with an understanding of child
development and where children are on the
developmental continuum. There are five
domains in the guidelines: Physical wellbeing,
health, and motor development;
social and emotional development;
approaches to learning; cognition and
general knowledge; and language,
communication and literacy.
CALENDAR
December
22 ..........PJ Library
Wear your pajamas to school!
23 ..........Chanukah Party
Classrooms A, B, 2, 6, 7, 8
26-30 ......Vacation Camp
January 2017
9–20 .......Book Fair
9–20 .......Parent-Teacher Conferences
18 ..........PJ Library
Wear your pajamas to school!
12–13 ......Grand Event
February
1 ...........Early registration begins for
2017-2018 school year
9 ...........PJ Library
Wear your pajamas to school!
15 ..........Winter Performance
Classrooms A, B, 2, 6, 8
March
1 ...........Open registration begins for
2017-2018 school year
8 ...........PJ Library
Wear your pajamas to school!
10 ..........Purim Parade
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Charney
Early Childhood Development Program
CREATIVE CURRICULUM
The Creative Curriculum for
infants, toddlers and twos
There is an emphasis on the following
routines and experiences:
Routines
• Hellos & goodbyes
• Diapering & toileting
• Eating & mealtimes
• Sleeping & naptimes
• Getting dressed
Experiences
• Playing with toys
• Enjoying songs & stories
• Imitating & pretending
• Connecting with music & movement
• Creating with art
• Tasting & preparing food
• Exploring sand & water
• Going outdoors
The Creative Curriculum for
preschoolers
There is an emphasis on the following
experiences and the teachers intentionally
tie in math, literacy, social studies and
science.
• Dramatic play
• Blocks
• Art
• Sensory experiences
• Read aloud
• Cooking
• Music & movement
• Outdoors
For more information on our
curriculum and approaches to learning,
please visit the Early Childhood
Development Program section on the JCC’s
website www.jccsyr.org.
HAPPY CHANUKAH
December brings with it Chanukah, the
“Festival of Lights,” and our classroom
Chanukah parties that have become a
favorite ECDP tradition! Our Chanukah
parties will be held on Friday, Dec. 23 for
rooms 6, 7, 8, A, B and 2. The boys and
girls will be eating potato lakes and jelly
doughnuts. Songs will be sung, dreidels
will be spun, candles on the menorah will
be lit and stories of brave Maccabees told.
Each child will also receive a specially
decorated goodie bag filled with a dreidel,
Chanukah stickers and chocolate gelt to
take home.
If your child will not be scheduled to
attend our program on Dec. 23 for the
Chanukah Party, you may pay for extra
time if space is available. Otherwise,
parents may bring in their child and
STAY WITH THEM for the duration
of the party. NYS licensing regulations
requires a specific student/teacher ratio be
maintained at all times in every classroom.
Ratios vary according to age. Thank you
for your understanding and cooperation
with this matter.
PJ LIBRARY
The JCC has partnered with the PJ Library
(PJ for pajamas) which visits our program
monthly. Children are encouraged to wear
their pajamas to school on PJ Library days!
The PJ Library coordinator reads stories,
sings songs and plans activities with the
children. The program offers free, highquality
Jewish books and music each
month to children ages six months to eight
years all across North America to parents
raising Jewish children.
WINTER VACATION CAMP
The Early Childhood Development
Program will be closed for winter break
Dec. 26–30. There will be a vacation camp
offered for our working parents who need
extended-day and full-day child care Dec.
26–30. The teachers who will be caring
for children that week may NOT be your
child’s regular teachers.
The winter vacation camp is subject to
minimum enrollment. The fee is $50 per
day. Please look for the registration form
in your child’s mailbox. We cannot accept
registration forms after Dec. 9 due to staff
scheduling.
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PRESCHOOL BOOK FAIR
You’re invited! We look forward to seeing
you at our annual Scholastic Preschool
Book Fair which will be held Jan. 9–20
from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Early
Childhood wing of the JCC.
Our book fair is the perfect way to
update your home library at half the cost!
Many of our parents love to purchase
books for their child’s classroom. To make
this easier for you, please look for the
specially marked book bins at the checkout
which contains the wish list of books
for classroom libraries. Your child will
be able to place a special sticker inside
the book that lets the teacher know who
purchased it for the classroom. Please note
that purchasing a book from the wish bin
is optional and not required. The Early
Childhood Development Program greatly
appreciates all wish bin books that are
purchased.
GRAND EVENT
Grandparents or other special people
are invited to have lunch with their
preschooler! After lunch and a special
story all special guests are invited to shop
for books for their children from our book
fair.
Save the date! Our Grand Event will be
held as follows:
• Jan. 12 – Classrooms 6, 7, 8
• Jan. 13 – Classrooms A, B, 2
Look for the invitation in your child’s
mailbox.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Communication between parents and
teachers is an important part of our
program. During the school year teachers
are making observations and documenting
learning to guide instruction and promote
success in all areas of development. We
look forward to sharing it with you during
the parent-teacher conferences that will
be held Jan. 9–20. Please look for the
sign-up sheet outside the office. A second
conference will be scheduled in May.
PURIM PARADE
The Early Childhood Development
Program will hold its annual Purim
Parade on March 10 at 9:45 a.m. in the
gymnasium. Parents are invited to attend
and children may wear their costumes to
school.
Winter
enrichment classes
Classes require pre-registration and are
subject to minimum enrollment.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Age: 4–5
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 1–1:45 pm
Fee: $55 members, $60 non-members
Taught by: Bricks 4 Kidz CNY
This is a great class for
children to practice fine
motor skills, pattern
recognition and more. Your
child will build a different
LEGO animal each class while taking a
virtual trip to the zoo! We’ll build a camel,
elephant, giraffe and kangaroo using LEGO
Duplo bricks. Each class will start with circle
time and a book about the animal that will be
built. Following the animal build, there will
be some creative LEGO play time and crafts.
Kids Yoga
Age: 3–5
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 1:15–2 pm
Fee: $35 members, $40 non-members
Taught by: Bridgett Langstaff
This class helps kids build
concentration, strength,
flexibility, self-control and
balance. Children will embark
on a calming journey and
begin to understand mindfulness and finding
contentment in everyday life.
JCC membership not
required to enroll in
these classes. Use the
registration form on
page 20 and sign up today!
Questions?
Call us at 315-445-2040, ext. 120.
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GIFT CARDS
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Available at the JCC!
JCC of Syracuse
Gift Card Program
Order Form
Apparel & Accessories
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Aerie $25
American Eagle Outfitters $25
Banana Republic $25
Bon-Ton $25
Bon-Ton $100
Burlington Coat Factory $25
Champs Sports $25
Children’s Place $25
Claire’s $10
Disney $25
Disney $100
Express $25
Finish Line $25
Foot Locker $25
Gap $25
Gymboree $25
J. Crew $25
Journeys $25
L.L. Bean $25
L.L. Bean $100
Lands’ End $25
Lands’ End $100
Lane Bryant $25
Men’s Warehouse $25
Old Navy $25
Payless Shoes $20
Talbots $25
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Books, Music & Entertainment
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Make your holiday
shopping easier!
Purchase gift cards from the JCC this holiday season and help
support the Early Childhood Development Program Tand
Children’s Department.
It’s easy! Simply fill out this form and drop off at the JCC front
desk. Your gift cards will be delivered in time for the holidays!
• Order by Monday, December 12 at noon
for delivery by December 19.
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Barnes & Noble $10
Barnes & Noble $25
Barnes & Noble $100
Best Buy $25
Best Buy $100
Game Stop $25
iTunes $15
iTunes $25
Regal Theatres Single $9.50
Regal Theatres $25
Specialty Stores
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Babies “R” Us $20
Bass Pro Shops $25
Bass Pro Shops $100
Build-A-Bear Workshop $25
Buy Buy Baby $25
Christmas Tree Shops $25
Dick’s Sporting Goods $25
Dick’s Sporting Goods $100
Gander Mountain $25
Guitar Center $25
Hallmark $25
Michaels $25
Office Depot $25
Office Max $25
PetSmart $25
Staples $25
Staples $100
Toys “R” Us $20
Health & Beauty
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Bath & Body Works $10
Bath & Body Works $25
CVS Pharmacy $25
GNC $25
Regis Salon $25
Rite Aid $25
Sally Beauty Supply $25
Sephora $20
Supercuts $25
Walgreens $25
Grab & Go Eateries
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Arby’s $10
Bruegger’s Bagels $10
Burger King $10
Chipotle $10
Cold Stone Creamery $10
Domino’s Pizza $10
Dunkin’ Donuts $10
Little Caesars Pizza $20
Panera $10
Panera $25
Papa John’s Pizza $10
Pizza Hut $10
Starbucks $10
Starbucks $25
Subway $10
Subway $50
Taco Bell $10
Wendy’s $10
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JCC of Syracuse Gift Card Program Order Form (cont.)
Dining
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Travel
Applebee’s $25
Applebee’s $50
Bonefish Grill $25
Buffalo Wild Wings $10
Buffalo Wild Wings $25
Carrabba’s Italian Grill $25
Cheesecake Factory $25
Chili’s $25
Cracker Barrel $10
Dave & Buster’s $25
Denny’s $10
Olive Garden $25
Outback $25
P.F. Chang’s $25
Red Lobster $25
Red Robin $25
Ruby Tuesday $25
Texas Roadhouse $25
TGI Friday’s $25
Uno Pizzeria & Grill $25
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Avis Car Rental $50
Best Western $25
Best Western $100
Budget Car Rental $50
Clarion Hotels $50
Clarion Hotels $100
Celebrity Cruises $100
Disney $25
Disney $100
Disney $1000
Hotels.com $100
Hyatt Hotels $50
Hyatt Hotels $100
For the Home
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Gas & Auto
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
General
Ace Hardware $25
Ace Hardware $100
Bed Bath & Beyond $25
Crate and Barrel $25
Crate and Barrel $100
Home Depot $25
Home Depot $100
Jo-Ann Fabrics $25
L.L. Bean $25
L.L. Bean $100
Lowes $25
Lowes $100
Pier 1 Imports $25
Pottery Barn $25
Pottery Barn $100
West Elm $25
Williams Sonoma $25
Williams Sonoma $100
Advance Auto Parts $25
Auto Zone $25
BP $50
Exxon $50
Gulf Oil $25
Jiffy Lube $30
Mobil $50
Pep Boys $20
Shell $25
Sunoco $50
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
American Express $25
American Express $100
American Express $200
Mail Order & Online
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
Amazon.com $25
Amazon.com $100
Cabela’s $25
Cabela’s $100
Groupon.com $25
Omaha Steaks $50
Overstock.com $25
Peapod Online Grocery $25
Peapod Online Grocery $100
REI $25
Shutterfly $25
Zappos.com $25
1-800-FLOWERS $50
Department & Discount Stores
QTY CARD AMT TOTAL
JCPenney $25
JCPenney $100
Kmart $25
Kmart $50
Kohl’s $25
Kohl’s $100
Lord & Taylor $25
Macy’s $25
Macy’s $100
Marshalls/Homegoods $25
Marshalls/Homegoods $100
Sam’s Club $25
Sam’s Club $100
Sears $25
Sears $100
Target $25
Target $100
TJ Maxx $25
TJ Maxx $100
Walmart $25
Walmart $100
Gift Card Order Form – Payment Information
Cash or checks only, please. Sorry, no credit cards accepted. Questions? Call 315-445-2360.
Make check payable to: JCC of Syracuse.
Please drop off this form
at the JCC front desk.
JCC of Syracuse
5655 Thompson Rd.
DeWitt, NY 13214
Thank you
for your order
and support!
Name __________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________
Phone __________________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________________
Total No. of Cards ________________________ Grand Total $ ____________________
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After School & Childrens Programs
Kindergarten –
Sixth Grade
Mick Hagan
Director of Children & Teen Services,
Camps and Inclusion Specialist
HOW TO REGISTER
The After School Program registration
form is available from our main entrance
reception desk and from our website. A $20
non-refundable registration fee and a $50
deposit applied to tuition must accompany
the registration form. Billing is done on a
monthly basis. Each child is automatically
enrolled for each month unless advance
notice is given to withdraw.
Withdrawals, changes
To ensure proper staffing ratios, changes
or withdrawals must be made in writing to
the After School Program by the 15th of the
month (or next business day) prior to the
month when the change will occur. We are
unable to prorate for a partial month and
NO partial month credits will be issued. If
written notification is not received, you are
responsible for the original billed amount.
Increases in days and times are based on
availability. All changes MUST be in writing
For more information, please call us at
315-445-2040, ext. 129.
SNOW DAY? DROP OFF THE KIDS
AT THE JCC!
Open to everyone in grades K–6
Don’t let school closings cause child-care
problems. We can help and we have a great
sledding hill in our own backyard! Children can
be dropped off as early as 7 a.m. and picked
up as late as 6 p.m. Families registered in the
After School Program at least one day per week
may attend for only $10/day while all others are
welcome at $45/day for JCC members and
$55/day for non-members.
We provide a dynamic array of programs and activities for school-age
children in a safe, nurturing, flexible and welcoming environment that
supports their families’ needs. Programming focuses on a healthy
combination of constructive play, child- and counselor-led activities,
active play and Judaic culture. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged
to become vital members of our programs.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROGRAM
Busy families looking for the right place
for their children to go after school need
only look to the JCC! Our licensed After
School Program is a great place for kids in
grades K–6 to go for fun, educational and
recreational activities.
We’re open school days until 6:00 p.m.
and children may attend up to five days a
week. It’s just a short walk down the hall
for Syracuse Hebrew Day School students
to get to the program. Other students
from nearby schools arrive just as easily
as busing is provided from East-area
Syracuse City Schools, Jamesville-DeWitt,
Fayetteville-Manlius and area private
schools. In some cases, the JCC’s own bus
can even provide transportation to the
program.
For all the quality and value that we
offer, you’re sure to agree there’s no other
place like JCC!
Days per week Members Non-members
5 $221 $ 286
4 $193 $ 251
3 $167 $ 218
2 $122 $162
1 $82 $122
5% sibling discount. Discount applies to lower
priced enrollment on each additional child.
Before school care for elementary children
Give your Jamesville-DeWitt student a safe and comfortable
place to go in the morning before the school day begins.
Our Before School Care Program is convenient, flexible and
affordable for both JCC members and non-members.
For more information, call us today at 315-445-2040,
ext. 129.
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After School & Childrens Programs
Kindergarten –
Sixth Grade
2016 KIDS NIGHT OUT
Winter Wonderland Theme
Date: Saturday, Jan. 28
Ages: Grades K–6
Time:
Cost:
7–10:30 pm
$20 members, $25 non-members
$40 family maximum if registered
by 1/23/17
Spring Fling Theme
Date: Saturday, April 8
Ages: Grades K–6
Time:
Cost:
7–10:30 pm
$20 members, $25 non-members
$40 family maximum if registered
by 4/3/17
FUNDRAISERS
Kosher challah and baked goods sale
Challah from Harrison Bakery is available
for sale on Fridays at the JCC. Other
baked goods available include breads,
rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, donuts and
more! All proceeds benefit the Children’s
Department. Place your pre-order by
downloading the order form from
www.jccsyr.org or pick one up at the front
desk. Pre-orders must be placed by noon
on Wednesday for Friday pick up.
Gift Cards
Purchase your gift cards for the holidays
through the JCC and earn money for the
Children’s Department and ECDP! Simply
fill out the order form on page 13 and
return it to the JCC. We’ll deliver the gift
cards to you and there are no service fees
or surcharges. Make your gift giving easier
and you’ll be supporting the kids at the
JCC!
2016–17 Vacation Camps
Winter Break
Dec. 26–30 and Jan. 2, 2017
Spend this break enjoying indoor and outdoor
fun— so come prepared for the weather! We’ll
go on field trips and have a New Year’s Eve
Party! Sign up for whole or half days (on non
field-trip days).
Early registration deadline: Wednesday,
Dec. 14 to avoid closeouts and late fees.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 16
Gather together with your friends on this day to
appreciate one another. We’ll make friendship
portraits and do team building activities like
relay races and scavenger hunts. Bring clothes
to go sledding, weather permitting!
Early registration deadline: Monday, Jan. 9
to avoid closeouts and late fees.
February Break
Monday, Feb. 20 – Friday, Feb. 24
Celebrate summer in the winter with a luau,
summertime games and snacks, and even field
trips! We’ll have some seasonal fun, too, so
come prepared for the summer and winter!
Early registration deadline: Monday, Feb. 13
to avoid closeouts and late fees.
We’re here when you need us
Passover/Spring Break
April 12–21 (not April 17, 18)
The JCC will be closed on April 10, 11, 17 and
18 for Passover. Our Passover/Spring Break
Vacation Camp will be filled with fun games,
arts & crafts, sports and field trips!
Early registration deadline: Monday, April 3
to avoid closeouts and late fees.
Sign up
Registration flyers will be available at our
front desk and on our website www.
jccsyr.org a few weeks prior to each
vacation camp. Our activities vary greatly
and we keep things exciting and fun for
our vaca-campers!
Times
Prices
Full Day
Half Day
9 am – 4 pm
Early/Late Care* 7 am – 6 pm
$45 members, $55 non-mem.
$30 members, $35 non-mem.
Early/Late Care* $2 members, $3 non-mem.
*Free for After School Program participants
enrolled at least one day/week
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Even if your child is not a regular After School Program participant, you can
bring your school-age child to the JCC on superintendant days, vacation
days and even unexpected snow days! We serve the Syracuse City School
District (select schools), Jamesville-DeWitt, Fayetteville-Manlius and area
private schools. If your child attends school in these districts or has a school
closure that coincides with one of these public school districts, you may take
advantage of these days. Just call us at 315-445-2360 for a registration form
or download it from www.jccsyr.org. We’re here when you need us!
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MEMBERSHIP Membership
Your JCC of Syracuse Membership Department is dedicated to developing and
maintaining relationships with current and prospective JCC members. We’re
all about strengthening the JCC through member participation and support by
providing individualized service and attention as well as accountable actions.
Join the JCC!
The JCC of Syracuse offers a variety of flexible membership options to
anyone in the community. Members enjoy use of the center, the outdoor
heated pool, access to the fitness facilities and program exclusives and
discounts. Specific benefits vary depending on whether you join as a Full-
Facility (Fitness) or Non-Fitness member. Please see the chart at right for
details.
You do not have to be Jewish to become a
member of the JCC of Syracuse. Your JCC
membership is a one-year commitment
and automatically renews each year unless
cancellation notice is given in writing.
Annual membership is non-refundable and
payment is due in full upon joining. Or, for
your convenience, monthly payment plans
are available including automatic payments
from your credit or debit card. Enroll today
by completing pages 18–19.
Dedicated to serving our community
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community
center, our mission is to serve our
community. We occasionally offer
membership allowances on a case-by-case
basis to accommodate those with special
needs and financial circumstances. Contact
our Membership Director for additional
details.
Questions?
For more information about joining the JCC
of Syracuse, please contact our Membership
Director at 315-445-2040, ext. 140.
JCC MEMBER BENEFITS
Benefits
Full-Facility
(FF)
Non-Fitness
(NF)
Member Rates on Programs & Svcs. • •
Pool Membership • •
Sports & Fitness Center
•
Non-
Member
Group Exercise Classes* • ¢ ¢
Personal Training ¢ ¢ ¢
Fitness Assessment • ¢ ¢
Massage ¢ ¢ ¢
Nutritional Counseling ¢ ¢ ¢
Special Fitness Packages ¢ ¢ ¢
Indoor Running/Walking Track
Towel Service
•
•
Member Reciprocity • •
Open Gym & Leagues • ¢ ¢
Campus Play Grounds & Courts • • •
Senior Lunch Program ¢ ¢ ¢
Access to Early Childhood
Development Program (ECDP)
• •
Room/Space Rental ¢ ¢ ¢
• Included with membership
¢ Additional fees or restrictions may apply
*TRX for Golf fee per class: $15 for Full-Facility members, $25 non-members.
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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Membership Options & Rates
RATES (ANNUAL / MONTHLY)
FULL-FACILITY
CATEGORY CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION
(FITNESS) NON-FITNESS
Family A 2-Parent Family
2 adult caregivers, children and dependent students within a
single household $823 / $71 $441 / $40
Family B 1-Parent Family 1 adult caregiver, children and dependent students $598 / $54 $334 / $32
Couple C Adult Couple 1 adult couple with no dependants living at home $711 / $63 $399 / $37
Individual D Individual Adult* 1 adult age 18+ $520 / $47 $299 / $27
Student E Individual Student* Any student age 14+ with valid student ID $329 / $30 N/A
Senior F Senior Adult 1 adult age 60+ $463 / $42 $129 / $14
Senior G Senior Special 1 adult age 60+, weekdays only $261 / $25 N/A
Senior H Senior Couple 2 married adults, one is age 60+ $643 / $57 $199 / $19
*Individuals age 35 and younger may add a spouse to a Full-Facility (Fitness) membership for an additional $99/year.
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION
I Mitzvah Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership Any amount
J Silver Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $100
K Gold Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $200
L Platinum Monetary tax-deductible contribution in addition to any membership $300
LOCKER RENTAL (Full-Facility memberships only; optional)
M Small Annual cost for a small personal locker; limited availability $95
N Large Annual cost for a large personal locker; limited availability $195
ONE-TIME ENROLLMENT FEE (New and lapsed memberships only)
Full-Facility (Fitness) members – A, B, C, D $50 Non-Fitness members – A, B, C, D $30
Full-Facility (Fitness) Student/Senior – E, F, G, H $25 Non-Fitness Senior – F, H $15
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Tzedakah, please
consider making
a tax-deductible
contribution
along with your
membership
payment.
Today’s Date: Full Name: Date of birth:
Membership Type (A–H)
REGISTRATION CODE AMOUNT
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PRIMARY MEMBER
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Membership Application
Last Name First Name Date of Birth
Address City State Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone Email
Occupation
Employer
Emergency Contact Name Phone Relationship
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How did you hear about us?
MEMBER #2
Title q Mr. q Mrs. q Dr. q Ms. Gender q Male q Female
Last Name First Name Date of Birth
Address City State Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone Email
Occupation
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CHILDREN/DEPENDENT STUDENTS
Last Name First Name Gender Date of Birth School Grade/Year
q Need to list additional children? Please use a separate sheet.
AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE
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q F
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I, the undersigned primary member, for myself and all
persons listed above, hereby agree to the following:
I am applying for membership with the Jewish
Community Center (JCC) of Syracuse. I agree to
abide by its rules and bylaws. I understand that all
members 18 years and older may participate in the
JCC’s annual meeting.
I understand that membership dues are payable in full
at the time of joining or renewal unless a payment plan
has been approved in advance. A payment plan only
specifies the manner in which payments will be made
and does not reflect a month-to-month membership
commitment. If paying by monthly automatic payments
from a credit card, I authorize the JCC of Syracuse to
automatically charge my credit card account for each
consecutive month of the plan.
I understand that membership dues are automatically
renewed each year unless I give notice in writing.
Note that the JCC of Syracuse reserves the right to
cancel a membership for any reason at any time with
appropriate notice. I understand that membership
is not transferable and membership dues are
non-refundable.
I have read and agree with these membership terms
as acknowledged by my signature below.
Primary Member’s Signature
Date
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Class Registration & Emergency Authorization
I hereby appoint the appropriate JCC staff members to act on my behalf in authorizing unexpected medical, dental or surgical care and/or hospitalization for the
below named minor(s) during the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, in the event of my unavailability.
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Bands sought for 15th annual JCC Battle of the Bands
Calling all high school rockers! The Sam
Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of
Syracuse is once again seeking rock and
other musical groups to enter and play in
its Battle of the Bands concert. This 15th
annual competition exclusively for high
school bands will be held on Saturday,
Jan. 14, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the JCC of
Syracuse.
The winning band will receive a $200
cash prize, eight hours of studio time at
More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse
and the opportunity to play in a special
JCC 2017 Spring Showcase concert. The
Battle of the Bands entry form is available
online at www.jccsyr.org and at the JCC’s
front desk. Registration is $40 per band.
The deadline to enter is Jan. 6, 2017.
“We’re so excited to be putting on our
15th Battle of the Bands concert,” said
Mick Hagan, JCC’s director of children
and teen services. “Each year we’ve been
very fortunate to have so many talented
musicians step up and help us put on a
great show. It’s going to be special evening
full of fun and excitement for both the
bands and fans in attendance.”
All bands entering the JCC Battle of
the Bands competition are limited to a
maximum of seven
students and must have
a majority of its band
members enrolled fulltime
at a local high
school. Each band
entered will have 30
minutes to play and wow
the crowd on Jan. 14.
The Battle of the Bands
concert has typically
drawn up to ten bands
from all over Central
New York. The shows
are filled with quality
talent and get the house
rocking. Last year’s
winner was alternative
ska band the Cuddlefish
from Onondaga High School.
Judges for the 2017 Battle of the
Bands will be Jose Varona, More Sound
Recording Studio; Scott Dixon (dXn), 95X
radio personality; and Bob Staffa (B.O.B),
95X radio personality. Admission to the
show is $9 and open to the public. For
every high school student admission, the
JCC will donate $1 to his or her school
district’s music department.
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Pictured from left is the JCC’s Mick Hagan, director of Children and Teen
Services, along with 2016 Battle of the Bands winner The Cuddlefish
band members Ryan Cass, Max Marcy, Joe Russo, Noah Dardaris, and
Garrit Peck.
For more information, and to register
for the Battle of the Bands, contact
Mick Hagan at 315-445-2040, ext. 129,
mhagan@jccsyr.org, or visit www.jccsyr.org.
DISCOUNTED
MOVIE TICKETS
For Regal Cinemas
• $9.50 each
• No expiration date
• No restrictions
Purchase tickets at the JCC’s
front desk. Proceeds benefit the
JCC Children’s Dept.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Volunteers needed!
Shift 1: 11:45 am – 2 pm
or
Shift 2: 1:45 – 4 pm
For information on volunteering,
contact Cindy Stein at 315-445-2040, ext. 104.
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Adults and Seniors Program
We strive to get adults and seniors throughout the community involved by offering
various activities and events designed to meet a range of different interests. For
seniors age 60 and older, we provide opportunities for socialization, fitness, good
nutrition, entertainment, education and assistance. The program also incorporates
Jewish culture through celebration, fellowship and weekly Shabbat experiences.
Cindy Stein
Director of Adult and
Senior Programming
Marcie Sauer
Adult and Senior
Programming Assistant
Come celebrate the
holidays with us!
Chanukah senior luncheon
Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 • 12–1:30 pm
Join us for latkes and a
special holiday lunch as
we celebrate Chanukah
with live entertainment!
$5.00 suggested lunch
contribution for seniors
age 60 and over. Lunch
reservations are required.
For questions and to make a lunch
reservation, call 315-445-2360 or stop by the
JCC’s main entrance reception desk.
Noon Year’s Eve luncheon for seniors
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 • 12–1:30 pm
Start your New Year’s
celebration early at the
JCC! Put on your party
clothes and dancing shoes
as we ring in 2017 with
live entertainment. This
special holiday luncheon for
seniors age 60+ is a $5.00
suggested contribution. Lunch reservations
are required. For questions and to make a
lunch reservation, call 315-445-2360 or stop
by the JCC’s main entrance reception desk.
BOBBI EPSTEIN LEWIS SENIOR ADULT DINING PROGRAM
There’s no better place to go for a
delicious, well-balanced, kosher meal
in the company of friends. Meals are
prepared fresh in our kosher kitchen.
Our Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior
Adult Dining Program is the only senior
nutrition program available outside of New
York City serving kosher meals five days
a week. The program is funded in part
by the Onondaga County Department of
Aging and Youth and the New York State
Office for the Aging and Administration
for Community Living.
Senior kosher lunches
Day: Weekdays
Time: Noon
Cost:
$4.00 suggestion contribution
$5.00 special holiday luncheon
suggested contribution
“
Menu: Posted in our senior newsletter
There is a fountain of youth: it is your
and online at bit.ly/jccsrmenu.
Reservations: By noon the business day
mind, your talents, the creativity you
before. Call 315-445-2360 or stop
bring to your life and the lives of people
by the JCC main entrance
you love. When you learn to tap this
”
reception desk.
source, you will truly have defeated age. Special holiday luncheons
— Sophia Loren
Come celebrate Chanukah and New Year’s
with us! For details, see listings at left.
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We regularly hold special luncheons to
celebrate holidays. Check out our seniors
newsletter for updates on future holiday
luncheons.
Meal site gift certificates
Meal site gift certificate booklets make
a great gift! Each certificate is good for
a delicious lunch at the JCC. For more
information, call 315-445-2040, ext. 104.
Live entertainment
Every month we bring in live
entertainment during our senior lunch.
Come and enjoy a home-cooked meal
and the company of good friends while
being entertained by great local singers,
comedians, dancers and other performers.

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Connect. Learn. Have fun.
Bridge
We welcome new bridge players of all ages
and levels on Mondays from 1–3:30 p.m.
Join us for lunch and then hit the tables!
A new table will open up when we have
enough extra players signed up. Please stop
by the front desk to get on the list.
Driver safety courses
Would you like to lower your auto
insurance costs and reduce points on
your license? We typically host driver
safety courses a few times each year here
at the JCC. For the latest information on
upcoming classes, check out our senior
newsletter or regularly visit our website
www.jccsyr.org for announcements.
Mah Jongg
Come play Mah Jongg at the JCC on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
at 12:30 p.m. New players are always
welcome! For more information, call Cindy
at 315-445-2040, ext. 104.
Movie matinees at the “J”
We provide the most up-to-date releases
in cinema format right in your backyard.
Movie suggestions are always welcome.
Please check our newsletter for show times.
Neighborhood Advisor
The JCC’s Neighborhood Advisor Sharon
Kieffer offers outreach, information and
referral services to seniors in the DeWitt,
Fayetteville and Manlius areas. For more
information, see the article at right or call
Sharon at 315-445-2040, ext. 156.
Free presentation on peacetime draft Dec. 4
While the word “draft” can be used in
relation to a poorly insulated home or
professional sports teams, until 1973
most people associated the word draft
with compulsory military service. Well,
this is the “draft” that will be the focus
of an upcoming event based on a book by
Manlius, N.Y. resident Mel Rubenstein.
The Peacetime Draft During the Cold
War, a presentation by Mel and Mady
Rubenstein, will be given on Sunday, Dec. 4
at 1 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. The
event is free and open to the public. Light
refreshments will be served.
Rubenstein’s book, The Peacetime
Draft During the Cold War (2009), is a
compilation of contributed stories by local
men about their military service during the
period between the Korean and Vietnam
wars. The Dec. 4 presentation will delve
into many of the book’s stories with many
historical photos of the time. Also, several
Order your 2017 Mah Jongg cards!
Mady and Mel Rubenstein.
of the contributing writers will be on hand
to meet and greet.
For more information about The
Peacetime Draft During the Cold War
presentation on Dec. 4, contact the JCC’s
Cindy Stein at 315-445-2360, cstein@jccsyr.
org or visit www.jccsyr.org.
Neighborhood Advisor helps east-area seniors live independently
The JCC’s Neighborhood
Advisor Sharon Kieffer.
Do you or someone
you know need help
with Social Security
benefits, SNAP
(food stamps),
Home Energy
Assistance Program
(HEAP) benefits,
transportation or
other services? The
JCC’s Neighborhood Advisor can help.
Sharon Kieffer, the JCC’s Neighborhood
Advisor, assists seniors age 60 and older in
the DeWitt, Fayetteville and Manlius areas
with outreach, information and referral
services so that they can remain living
independently in their homes. There is no
cost for this service, however donations
are accepted and appreciated. Kieffer has
many years of experience providing case
management services in the healthcare and
long-term care fields.
The Neighborhood Advisor program is
part of the Onondaga County Department
of Adult & Long Term Care Services.
For more information, and to make a
referral (seniors may self-refer), call Sharon
Kieffer at 315-445-2040, ext. 156.
A fundraiser to benefit the
JCC Seniors Program.
• $8 – Standard Print Card
• $9 – Large Print Card
Deadline: Jan. 13, 2017
Stop by the front desk, visit
www.jccsyr.org or contact Cindy Stein
at 315-445-2040, ext. 104.
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Childrens Classes
SPORTS SCHOOL & OF FITNESS
[ GYMNASTICS ] DANCE
Pre-school & School Age
We work with pre-K to pre-teen children to teach physical education,
teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperation.
Sherri Lamanna
Director of Gymnastics, Dance and
ECDP Physical Education
KARATE
Little Dragon Karate
Age: 3 – Pre-K (must be 3 by 12/1/16)
Day: Friday
Time: 1–1:30 pm
Dates: 12/9–3/10 (not 12/30, 2/24)
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
CNY Karate School at the JCC! This pre-school
karate class provides a fun and appropriate
way to introduce your youngest to this popular
and healthy sport. Additional fees may be
incurred for uniform and sparring equipment.
Kids Karate
Age: Grades K–6
Day: Friday
Time: 4:15–5 pm
Dates: 12/9–3/10 (not 12/30, 2/24)
Fee: $165 members, $185 non-members
Students in this course will progress through
the beginning ranks of CNY Karate Gojoryu
style. Karate enhances motor skill progression
and self discipline. Additional fees may be
incurred for uniform and sparring equipment.
BASKETBALL
Age: Grades 1–6
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30–5:30 pm
Dates: 12/5–3/6 (not 1/2, 1/16, 2/20)
Fee: $155 members, $175 non-members
Basketball can be a life-long participatory sport.
Start at an early age and learn the basics.
Taught by coach Bob McKenney of Mac’s Hoop
Stars.
FITNESS FUN!
Movin’ & Groovin’ Fitness
Age: Grades 3–6
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30-5 pm
Dates: 1/23–3/6 (not 2/20)
Fee: $84 members, $94 non-members
Bring your energy to move and groove to fun,
upbeat music. Comfortable clothes and sneakers
are required.
T
SOCCER
Le Moyne Soccer – Pre-K
Age: Pre-K
Day: Monday
Time: 11–11:30 pm
Dates: 12/5–3/6 (not 1/2, 1/16, 2/20)
Fee: $140 members, $160 non-members
Min. Class Size: 5
This fun and fast-paced class is focused on
boosting balance, coordination and fundamental
soccer skills. A variety of creative games
are used to help kids develop listening skills,
cooperation and teamwork.
Le Moyne Soccer – School-Age
Age: Grades K–6
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:30–5:15 pm
Dates: 12/7–3/8 (not 12/28, 2/22)
Fee: $140 members, $160 non-members
Min. Class Size: 5
Trained coaches provide 45 minutes of highly
creative and high-energy activities. This class
is a great introduction to soccer and designed
to help children master age-appropriate
developmental milestones.
SPORTS
Rookie Sports I
Age: 3 (must be three by 12/1/16)
Day: Monday
Time: 1–1:30 pm
Dates: 12/5–3/6 (not 1/2, 1/16, 2/20)
Limit: 10
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
Throwing, catching, kicking and running made fun through
pre-sports skills training. Miniature equipment is used with
an emphasis on fun and good sportsmanship.
Rookie Sports II
Age: Pre-K
Day: Friday
Time: 1–1:45 pm
Dates: 12/9–3/10 (not 12/30, 2/24)
Limit: 12
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
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Creative Tots
PRE-SCHOOL DANCE
Age: 3 (must be three by 12/1/16)
Day: Thursday
Time: 1–1:30 pm
Dates: 12/8–3/9 (not 12/29, 2/23)
Limit: 8
Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights
Boys: Shorts and T-shirt
Shoes: Ballet shoes
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
For the youngest dancers, this class is an introduction
to music and movement with a focus
on fun and creativity.
Pre-Ballet
Childrens Classes
Age: Pre-K
Day: Thursday
Time: 1:45–2:15 pm
Dates: 12/8–3/9 (not 12/29, 2/23)
Limit: 8
Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights
Boys: Shorts and T-shirt
Shoes: Pink ballet shoes (girls)
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
This Pre-K class is an introduction to ballet
techniques and terminology.
SPORTS SCHOOL & OF FITNESS
[ GYMNASTICS ] DANCE
Pre-school & School Age
School of Dance
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Ballet, Tap and Jazz form the curriculum of the JCC Dance Program. Girls and boys are
invited to participate in this program and gain flexibility, strength and coordination while
having lots of fun. Dance classes are held in the dance aerobic studio with mirrors,
dance bars and wood flooring. The program includes a recital in June with additional
fees for costumes. We have some dance shoes available for our students at no cost.
Please ask for details.
Fancy Feet
Age: Pre-K
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:30–3 pm
Dates: 12/8–3/9 (not 12/29, 2/23)
Limit: 8
Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights
Boys: Shorts and T-shirt
Shoes: Black tap shoes and black jazz
shoes or black ballet shoes
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
Tap and jazz class for boys and girls. Develop
rhythm, strength and flexibility.
Tap and Jazz
SCHOOL-AGE DANCE
Age: Grades K–4
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:30–5 pm
Dates: 12/8–3/9 (not 12/29, 2/23)
Limit: 8
Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights
Boys: Shorts and T-shirt
Shoes: Black jazz shoes and tap shoes
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
Tap and Jazz II
Age: Must have previous jazz and tap
experience.
Day: Thursday
Time: 4–4:30 pm
Dates: 12/8–3/9 (not 12/29, 2/23)
Limit: 8
Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights
Boys: Shorts and T-shirt
Shoes: Black jazz shoes and tap shoes
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
Ballet
Age: Grades K and up
Day: Thursday
Time: 5–5:30 pm
Dates: 12/8–3/9 (not 12/29, 2/23)
Limit: 8
Attire: Girls: Leotard and tights
Boys: Shorts and T-shirt
Shoes: Pink ballet shoes (girls)
Fee: $145 members, $165 non-members
Classes begin the week of
December 5. Please use the
registration form on page 20.
Questions? Contact Sherri Lamanna
at 315-445-2040, ext. 126.
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Childrens Classes
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
The JCC offers a wonderful program that
introduces preschoolers to gymnastics at
times designed to be convenient for parents.
SPORTS SCHOOL & OF FITNESS
[ GYMNASTICS ] DANCE
Pre-school & School Age
Tumbling Tots I
(Preschool Gymnastics I)
Age: 3 (must be three by 12/1/16)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1–1:45 pm
Dates: 12/7–3/8 (not 12/28, 2/22)
Limit: 12
Attire: Leotard, shorts or sweatpants. No
pants with snaps, buttons or strings.
Fee: $155 members, $170 non-members
Pre-gymnastics skills for 3-year olds! Emphasis
on safely using the beam, bars and vault.
Tumbling Tots II
(Preschool Gymnastics II)
Age: Pre-K
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2–2:45 pm
Dates: 12/6–3/7 (not 12/27, 2/21)
Limit: 12
Attire: Leotard, shorts or sweatpants. No
pants with snaps, buttons or strings
Fee: $155 members, $170 non-members
Pre-gymnastics movement skills will be taught
in a safe and fun environment using floor,
beam, bars and vault.
Tumbling Tots II
(Preschool Gymnastics II)
Age: Pre-K
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2–2:45 pm
Dates: 12/7–3/8 (not 12/28, 2/22)
Limit: 12
Attire: Leotard, shorts or sweatpants. No
pants with snaps, buttons or strings.
Fee: $155 members, $170 non-members
Floor, beam, bars and vault for pre-K students!
SCHOOL-AGE GYMNASTICS
The JCC Gymnastics School offers a comprehensive
regimen of gymnastics instruction.
Students develop agility, flexibility and
self-confidence. Classes are taught by Sherri
Lamanna. Placement is based on skill, not age.
Gymnastics – Level I, II, III
Age: Grades K and up
Day: Monday
Time: 3:30–4:30 pm
Dates: 12/5–3/6 (not 1/2, 1/16, 2/20)
Fee: $155 members, $170 non-members
Beginning gymnastics foundations taught
on floor, beam, bars and vault in a safe and
encouraging environment.
Gymnastics – Level I, II, III
Age: Grades K and up
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30–5:30 pm
Dates: 12/5–3/6 (not 1/2, 1/16, 2/20)
Fee: $155 members, $170 non-members
This level progresses the student to an intermediate
development in all events.
SENSORY GYM CLASS
This class is perfect for the child with
boundless energy who likes to use all of his
or her senses. The class caters to the needs
of children of all abilities and developmental
levels, and provides the appropriate sensory
input which is most beneficial for your
child. Children will thrive through games,
movement, jumping and more. The class is
run by Mick Hagan, Children’s Department
inclusion specialist, and Sherri Lamanna,
Pre-Team Gymnastics
Days: Wednesday and Friday
Time: 4–5:30 pm
Dates: 12/7–3/10
(not 12/28, 12/30, 2/22 2/24)
Fee: $330 members, $355 non-members
Participants will be accepted on the pre-team
through tryouts or approval from coach. Gymnasts
will work on skills and develop compulsory
routines for introductions to competitions.
Team Gymnastics
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 3:45–5:30 pm
Dates: 12/6–3/9
(not 12/27, 12/29, 2/21, 2/23)
Fee: $330 members, $355 non-members
Participants will be accepted on the team
through tryouts or approval from coach. Gymnasts
will compete against other gymnastics
programs in the area. Some additional fees will
be incurred.
director of Pre-school Physical
Education and Gymnastics. Classes will
require a minimum of four children and
a maximum
of six to
ensure that
all children
receive
the proper
support and
attention.
Age: 3–4
Day: Thursday
Dates: 12/8–3/9
(not 12/29, 2/23)
Time: 12:30–1:15 pm
Fee: $170 members,
$190 non-members
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Neulander
Family Sports & Fitness Center
HOURS
Mon. – Thurs. ........5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday ............8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday .............7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Patrick Scott
Sports & Fitness Director
Michael S. Knapp
Personal Trainer
Everything you need
in one state-of-the-art facility
Paula Pacini
Group Exercise Coordinator
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New equipment • New flooring • New attitude
Helping you get even more out of your workouts
Late last summer the JCC Fitness Center’s first floor adult fitness room was overhauled
with a new floor, all new state-of-the-art cardio machines and a vast majority of new
strength training equipment. Come check out our upgraded facilities!
LOCKER RENTALS
• Large $195/year
• Small $95/year
OPEN GYM
Please see the schedule at the Fitness desk or
view it online at www.jccsyr.org/sf-gym-cal.html.
BASKETBALL
Member’s Pickup Basketball
(18 and older)
Days & Times:
Cost:
Thursdays 7–9 pm
Sundays 9–11 am
Free for Fitness members
Non-Fitness members:
• $5 drop-in (with Fitness member)
• $75 one day/wk, $110 two days/wk
GYM RENTALS
We rent out our collegiate size gymnasium at
affordable rates to local groups who run
volleyball and basketball leagues as well as
other sporting events. For more information,
please call 315-234-4522.
We understand the importance of regular
exercise in leading a healthy lifestyle.
That’s why we’re dedicated to helping
you attain your fitness goals. Our
family-friendly facility offers
something for every age group, and
we’re especially in-tune with the
fitness needs of senior adults. From
group exercise classes, free weights
and fitness machines, to personal
training and more, you can count on
our experienced staff to help make
your time at the gym productive and
enjoyable.
If you’re not already a JCC
Fitness member, come for a tour!
Experience our friendly, casual
atmosphere and what makes us
different from other facilities. If you
are a Fitness member, step out of
your regular routine and add a fresh
twist to your workouts with massage,
nutritional counseling or TRX
suspension training. Whatever exercise
program you choose, you can count on the
JCC to support you every step of the way.
Check out all that the JCC Sports &
Fitness Center has to offer:
• Open 7 days per week.
• Over 25 cardio machines.
• Keiser M3 bikes.
• Banked indoor running/walking track.
• Comprehensive free-weight area and
strength training machines.
• Clean showers and locker rooms with
towel service provided.
• Over 50 group exercise classes offered
weekly including free regular TRX classes.
• Collegiate-sized gymnasium.
• Free orientation by our professional staff.
• Free fitness assessments.
Not already a fitness member? Call us
today at 315-234-4522 for a tour!
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Neulander
Family Sports & Fitness Center
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
• All classes are free for Fitness members
(except TRX for Golf).
• $10 per class for non-Fitness members.
• TRX for Golf: $15/class for Fitness
members; $25/class for non-members.
Check out the schedule on page 30.
Ages:
Day:
Time:
Fee:
FAMILY GYM
3 and up
Sundays
Through Dec. 18, starts again 1/15/17
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free for Fitness members
Non-members – $5 per child,
$10 per family maximum
Parents and their children will get moving and
enjoy a variety of structured and unstructured
play with our obstacle courses, floor mats and
inflatable tumbling run. Other activities include
“kidnastics,” stretching, mini-soccer, mini-basketball
and “circle” activities. Parents should
be prepared to participate with their children.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
Consult with JCC Sport & Fitness Director
Patrick Scott to develop a healthy nutrition program.
With a master’s degree in applied clinical
nutrition, Patrick can help review and recommend
specific foods to promote healthy living.
Whatever your goals are, from losing weight to
improving sleep, a proper nutrition program is
a must. Call 315-234-4522 today to schedule
your complementary 30-minute consultation!
Meet our personal trainers
Patrick Scott
Patrick Scott, JCC sports
& fitness director, has
been in the fitness industry
for over eight years,
doing everything from
training high school and
professional athletes to
training 80-year old knee replacement clients
and coaching group exercise classes. He
holds a bachelors degree in clinical exercise
science from Ithaca College and a masters
degree in applied clinical nutrition from the
New York Chiropractic College. Scott is a
certified strength and conditioning specialist,
certified through the National Strength and
Conditioning Association.
“My passion for fitness runs deep, stemming
from my time playing high school and college
football, and it continues to grow as I help
different people achieve their fitness goals,”
says Scott. “Whatever your goal is, from
losing weight to gaining muscle, or even just
being able to do a pushup, I am ready and
eager to help you reach those goals.”
Scott recently relocated back to the Syracuse
area from Alexandria, VA with his wife
Lindsey and daughter Lillian.
One-on-One Personal Training
As low as $27 per half-hour. Stop by the
Fitness desk for details and to set up a time.
Rates
60 minutes
1 session ..................$60
5 sessions .................$290
10 sessions ................$550
20 sessions ................$1,060
50 sessions ................$2,500
30 minutes
1 session ..................$35
5 sessions .................$165
10 sessions ................$320
20 sessions ................$600
50 sessions ................$1,350
Group Training
More fun for everyone!
Rates
1 session ..................$80
5 sessions .................$370
10 sessions ................$700
PERSONAL TRAINING
Michael Knapp
Michael Knapp is a 1988
graduate of Marcellus High
School and has resided
in Eastwood for the past
20 years. He has a B.S. in
physical fitness education
from SUNY Cortland
and an A.A.S. in recreation leadership from
Onondaga Community College. He is an
American Council on Exercise certified
personal trainer and has been training for 20
years. Knapp is experienced in community,
corporate, commercial and private personal
training. He primarily focuses on functional
fitness, which incorporates all components
of health and movement including posture,
balance, core strength and muscle and joint
strength/endurance. He also specializes in
weight loss programs, youth sports training,
post-rehab and senior fitness.
Knapp follows Syracuse University sports,
the New York Yankees and the Dallas
Cowboys. He enjoys playing softball, music,
movies, outdoor activities and working out.
He and his wife Kristie were married in
2007. Knapp has two sons: Kane, 26 years
old, and Montgomery, 18 months old.
FREE Fitness Assessments
Stop by the Fitness desk today to schedule
your complimentary 30-minute fitness
assessment.
Fitness Assessments Include:
• Overhead squat assessment
• Goal setting
• Nutrition counseling
• Machine help
• Exercise advice
Start developing your road to a healthier you!
Speed up your results!
Workout with one of our
experienced trainers.
Call 315-234-4522 today
for an appointment!
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Neulander
Family Sports & Fitness Center
315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org
TRX for golf
Because I’m tappy...
Ask any of the participants in Barry
Shulman’s Tuesday night tap dance class
here at the JCC and they’ll
tell you that you can’t help
but feel happy when tap
dancing. Want to join in on
all the tappy fun? Our spring
tap classes will be starting up in February
(see the schedule at right). For the latest
Don’t let your golf game get rusty during
this off season. Let the JCC help you stay in
golf shape all winter long! TRX (total body
resistance exercise) can help strengthen
your core and swing speed as well as
provide a total body workout. Our TRX
for Golf group exercise class is held on
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. We also offer oneon-one
and small group TRX training by
appointment. Look to the JCC to help you
and the rest of your foursome stay ahead of
the game. For more information, contact
Patrick Scott at 315-234-4522 or pscott@
jccsyr.org.
updates, follow the JCC on Facebook or
Twitter, or join our tap class email list at
http://bit.ly/jcctaplist.
Spring 2017 Tap Dance class schedule
February 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Ballroom and Latin dance
classes start Jan. 5
Classes are held Thursday evenings in the
JCC’s first floor dance studio. The cost is
$5 per night. Attend one or both classes for
the same low price!
6:30 pm
Introduction to Ballroom Dancing
7:30 pm
Introduction to Latin Dancing
Dance shoes are encouraged, but not
required. Shoes with smooth soles also
work. Questions? Contact Patrick Scott at
315-234-4522 or pscott@jccsyr.org.
We accept the
following fitness programs
Get someone to join, get an extra month
added to your JCC membership!
New member referral program
For JCC of Syracuse members*
What’s in it for you (our current member):
Refer a friend or family member who joins the JCC
Sports & Fitness Center and get one month added to
your annual membership term.
What your friend or family member gets:
15% off any JCC of Syracuse Sports & Fitness Center
annual membership.
Questions? Stop by the Fitness desk or call
315-445-2040, ext. 140.
The JCC Neulander
Family
Sports & Fitness Center
at the JCC of Syracuse
*Must be a current JCC of Syracuse member in good standing.
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Neulander
Family Sports & Fitness Center
WINTER 2016-17
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
6 AM
5:45 – 6:30 AM
Muscle Sculpting
Bev
5:45 – 6:30 AM
Group Cycle
Ellie
5:45 – 6:30 AM
TRX – Bev
5:45 – 6:30 AM
Group Cycle
Ellie
5:45 – 6:30 AM
Muscle Sculpting
Bev
7 AM
6:45 – 7:30 AM
Yoga
Linda R.-S.
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Group Cycle
Team
9:50 – 10:35 AM
Muscle Sculpting
Team
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Family Gym
Team
8:15 – 9:00 AM
Cardio Conditioning
Kim
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Exercise Chair* – Joe
9:00 – 9:55 AM
Line Dancing – Tom
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Group Cycle – Kim
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Balance & Bone
Density – Paula
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Senior Strength &
Balance**
Donna
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Zumba – Lisa
9:00 – 9:55 AM
Group Cycle – Linda S.
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Pilates
Sue L.
11:05 AM
Chair &
Balance
Class*
Sue L.
11:05 AM
NIA
Elaine
8:15 – 8:55 AM
Cardio
Conditioning
Mary Beth
9:00 AM
Step &
Sculpt
Vanessa
9:00 AM
Yoga*
Kelly
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Group Cycle – Ron
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Zumba Sandy
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Senior Strength & Bal
Paula
8:45 – 9:30
Group Cycle
Kim
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Yoga
Kay
10:30 AM
Pilates
Karen
11:35 AM
NIA
Elaine
11:00 AM
Exercise
Chair*
Joe
8:00 – 8:50 AM
50/50 (Muscle
Sculpting/TRX)
Peg
9:00 AM
Step &
Sculpt
Vanessa
9:00 AM
Yoga*
Linda S.
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Zumba Gold – Sandy
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Group Cycle – Kim
10:00 – 10:55 AM
Tai Chi Arthritis* - Genoa
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Senior Strength &
Balance
Paula
8:15 – 9:00 AM
50/50 (Cycle/TRX)
Bev
9:00 – 9:50 AM
Zumba
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Sat.
20/20/20 2nd Sat.
9:05 – 9:50 AM
Group Cycle – Ellie
10:00 – 10:45 AM
TRX – Joe
10:30 – 11:30 AM
NIA
Team
*Class Meets Upstairs
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
Spring
Tap Dance class
with Barry
starts Feb. 28
6:30–7 pm
Remedial
(Sneaking Ahead)
7 pm
Beginner Tap
8 pm
Intermediate Tap
9 pm
Advanced Tap
See p. 29
for details.
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Intermediate Line
Dancing – Tom
5:45 – 6:30 PM
TRX – Bev
6:35 – 7:30 PM
Yogalates/Pilates
Paula/Karen M.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Yoga – Kelly
5:30 – 6:25 PM
Pilates/Barre Combo
Sue L.
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Group Cycle
Bev
5:00 – 5:45 PM
TRX
Peg/Marie L
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Muscle Sculpting
Team
6:35 – 7:30 PM
Pilates/Barre Combo
Sue L.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Yoga – Kelly
5:45 – 6:30 PM
50/50 (Cycle/TRX)
Bev
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Zumba
Sandy J.
6:30 – 7:15 PM
TRX for Golf***
Michael
All group exercise classes, except TRX for
Golf, are included in Fitness memberships.
Fee for non-Fitness members is $10/drop-in.
**The Seniors Class on Mondays at 11 am
is free to all seniors. The Seniors Class on
Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. carry a fee
for non-Fitness members and non-members.
Questions? Please call or stop by the Fitness
desk.
***TRX for Golf class fee: $15 for Fitness
members, $25 for non-members.
Schedule is subject to change. Classes
may be cancelled if minimum enrollment
levels are not met.
The JCC Neulander
Family
Sports & Fitness Center
at the JCC of Syracuse
For more information, contact the Fitness Center desk at 315-234-4522.
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Neulander
Group
Exercise Classes
MIND AND BODY
Barre
A combination of ballet techniques with Pilates
movements and principles offers an energizing
workout that strengthens, stretches and tones the
body.
NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative
Action)
NIA is a blend of concepts, cultures, theories and
movement from the east and west. It is a barefoot
technique offering a fusion of movement styles.
Experience the expressiveness of dance, the power of
martial arts and the wisdom of the healing arts.
Pilates
Based on the principles of Joseph Pilates, this class’
multiple levels of participation uses bands, magic
ALL FITNESS LEVELS
20/20/20
For those looking for some variety... 20 minutes of
cardio, 20 minutes of muscle sculpting and 20 minutes
of stretching. Wow!
Balance & Bone Density
This integrated balance training and bone density
building class is designed to address fall reduction
and prevention as well as build bone density and
postural stability.
Cardio Conditioning
This high-energy class offers all the benefits of a
muscle sculpting class combined with different cardio
techniques such as steps, BOSU ball and glides.
Format will differ from class to class to offer the best
fat- and calorie-burning workout in town.
Group Cycle
Designed by an Olympic mountain-biking coach,
the Keiser M3 Plus bike brings the mountain-biking
experience indoors to safely deliver a full-body
workout. Unlike other cycling classes which just work
the legs, this cutting-edge cycling class works the
whole body.
Line Dancing
Get moving with line dancing—a fun way to exercise!
Line dance to all varieties of music using a series of
basic steps and patterns of all dance styles. Challenge
yourself as the dances change direction and move
around the room. Class is designed for beginners,
those who want moderate exercise, and also for those
who want a more intense workout.
Family Sports & Fitness Center
• All classes are free for Fitness members
(except TRX for Golf).
• $10 per class for non-Fitness members.
circles, stability balls and BOSUs. Mostly done on a
mat, but some standing work is incorporated as well.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tai Chi is an ancient practice proven to improve
mental and physical well being. Tai Chi for Arthritis
uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi movements to help
reduce stress, improve breathing and develop
balance, mobility and body awareness. All ability
levels are welcome and you don’t need to be
diagnosed with arthritis to participate.
Yoga
A hybrid style drawing from Vinyasa, Lyengar and
Viniyoga that brings physical benefits by integrating
body and mind performance. Bring a towel, water and
we recommend that you bring your own Yoga mat.
Yogalates
This class is a fusion of Yoga and Pilates. See each
description above for further details.
Muscle Sculpting
Instructors use barbells, free weights, bands and balls
to create the ultimate total body shaping class.
Step & Sculpt
A dynamic blend of step and cardiovascular activities
along with intervals of strength movements help
increase muscle tone and the body’s metabolism. An
overall power packed workout!
TRX Suspension Training
Free; $15 for non-Fitness members
TRX (total body resistance exercise) utilizes a band
(two-handled nylon strap) to harness the power of
gravity and movement for body weight exercises. The
result is a mix of support and mobility to train strength,
endurance, flexibility, coordination, balance, power
and core stability across a wide range of resistance.
TRX for Golf
Fee: $15 for Fitness members, $25 non-members
TRX (total body resistance exercise) training
specifically designed to help golfers with off-season
conditioning.
Zumba
A fusion of Latin and international music provides
the backdrop for a blood pumping, effective
cardiovascular workout for all ages. A variety of fast
and slow rhythms help tone and sculpt the body while
you learn easy-to-follow dance steps. Zumba Gold is
the low-impact version for all levels.
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• TRX for Golf: $15/class for Fitness members;
$25/class for non-Fitness members.
BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE
New this winter! Ballroom and Latin Dance with Maria
on Thursday evenings begins this winter on Jan. 5, 2017.
She brings over 25 years of experience dancing and
teaching dance locally. The cost is $5 per night. See
p. 29 or stop by the Fitness desk for details.
BASIC
Chair & Balance Class
Exercises designed for a chair for those individuals who
have difficulty getting down to the floor for mat work.
Also some standing work for balance training.
Exercise Chair
Working on a push-pull pulley system, the exercise
chair offers a total body workout while sitting. It is easy
to use and helps increase flexibility, balance, endurance
and strength. The chair can accommodate those with
very limited mobility to those who can get around and
are looking to tone and increase their upper body.
FAMILY GYM
Ages:
Day:
Fee:
3 and up
Sundays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Through Dec. 18, starts again 1/15/17
Free for Fitness members
Non-members – $5 per child, $10/family max.
Enjoy both structured and unstructured play with our
obstacle courses, floor mats, inflatable tumbling run,
mini-soccer, mini-basketball and more. Parents should
be prepared to participate with their children.
SENIORS CLASS
Senior Strength & Balance
Day: Mondays
Fee: Free – open to all seniors in the community
Day:
Fee:
Wednesdays, Fridays
Free for Fitness members
$5 non-fitness members, $10 non-members
This class is designed to get senior adults moving. Set
to big band and oldies music, participants will dance
and execute chair exercises that are less strenuous on
the body. It provides a low impact workout that will help
improve participant’s strength and balance.
TAP DANCE
Adult Tap Dance class with Barry on Tuesdays returns
this spring! See p. 29 or stop by the Fitness desk for
details.
For the latest class schedule
updates visit www.jccsyr.org.
JCC membership is not required to
take group exercise classes.
For more information, call the
Fitness desk at 315-234-4522.
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POST-REHAB FITNESS
AT THE JCC
Picking up where your physical therapist left off
Still looking to make gains in your recovery
or maintain function after completing your
rehab program?
Post-rehab at the JCC
may be able to help.
We have experience
working with clients
after discharge from
physical therapy and chiropractic care. We
will consult with your physical therapist or
While we do not provide medical treatment,
our post-rehab fitness program does offer
the following services:
• Fitness Assessments
• Strength Training
• Flexibility Training
• Cardiovascular Training
• Functional Conditioning
physician to develop and implement a fitness
program tailored specifically for you.
Here at the JCC, our post-rehab services
have assisted many clients with improving
their level of function, strength, flexibility
and endurance, as well as weight loss. For a
free, no-obligation post-rehab consultation,
contact Patrick Scott today at 315-234-4522,
ext. 144, or pscott@jccsyr.org.
Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center at the JCC of Syracuse
315.234.4522 • www.jccsyr.org • 5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214
Regular TRX classes are now FREE
for JCC of Syracuse Fitness members!
Mondays ~ 5:45–6:30 pm
Wednesdays ~ 5:45–6:30 am
Wednesdays ~ 5–5:45 am
Saturdays ~ 10–10:45 am
Does not apply to TRX for Golf class.
Regular TRX class fee is $15 for non JCC Fitness members.
Class registration required. Sign up at the Fitness desk or call 315-234-4522.
MASSAGE at the JCC
We offer a unique blend of
massage modalities to fit
every client’s needs.
For more information and to book
an appointment, call the Fitness
desk at 315-234-4522.
Family Gym
at the JCC Sports & Fitness Center
Fun for the whole family!
• Inflatable gymnastics
tumbling run
• Obstacle courses
• Floor mats
• Mini-soccer
• Mini-basketball
• Kidnastics
• ...and more!
We offer lots of structured and
unstructured play options. Please
be prepared to participate with
our child. Come and have a blast!
Ages:
Day:
Fee:
3 and up
Sundays 11:30 am–12:30 pm
(through Dec. 18, starts again 1/15/17)
Free for fitness members
Non-members – $5 per child,
$10 per family maximum
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Plant a tree in Israel or elsewhere worldwide—no travel required
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If you’ve ever wanted to make our world a
little greener—whether right here in New
York or in a desert region such as Israel—
the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community
Center of Syracuse can help. And, you
don’t have to travel far to make it happen.
The JCC of Syracuse recently kicked off
a fundraiser to have trees planted here in
the United States and at various locations
around the world such as Israel, Africa
and Asia. Those looking to support this
initiative may purchase a “Plant a Tree”
card from the JCC. Then simply go online
according to the instructions on the card
to have a tree planted at one of more than
35 reforestation sites around the world.
Each card costs $18 or you can buy five and
get one free.
“Plant a Tree” cards may be purchased
over the phone or in person from the
JCC’s main entrance receptionist, Jerome
and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood
Development Program or Neulander
Family Sports & Fitness Center. Donors
may choose to have their tree planting
donation benefit the JCC’s After
School Program, Early Childhood
Development Program, Sports &
Fitness Center, PJ Library in CNY or
Seniors Department. Tree donations
also may be designated as a tribute in
honor or memory of someone special.
“We’re really pleased to be rolling
out this type of fundraiser,” said JCC
of Syracuse Executive Director Marci
Erlebacher. It’s a first for us and a
great way for our supporters to help
out their chosen JCC program while
making a positive impact on the
environment.”
As a dry desert region, Israel has
limited trees and no natural forests.
Thus all forests must be handplanted,
which Israel has done quite
successfully. In less than 60 years Israel
has become one of only two countries
with a net gain in its number of trees.
For more information about the
JCC’s “Plant a Tree” fundraiser, call
315-445-2360 or visit www.jccsyr.org.
How you can support our fundraiser and have a tree
planted in memory or honor of someone special...
• Call us at 315-445-2360 to purchase your Plant a
Tree card and pay by credit card.
• Visit http://bit.ly/jcctree to download the PDF
form and purchase your card by postal mail order.
• Stop by the JCC’s main entrance reception desk,
Sports & Fitness Center desk or Early Childhood
Development Program to purchase your card.
Purchase the NEW
2017 SaveAround ® book
TODAY!
KIDZ ‘N MOTION
Fitness program for grades 3–6
A JCC of Syracuse fundraiser.
• Only $25/book
• Makes the perfect
gift!
• The most popular
local merchants!
• Save money all
year long!
• Now with MORE
mobile and
printable savings!
Purchase your book from the JCC’s
main entrance reception desk, Sports &
Fitness Center desk or Early Childhood
Development Program.
Starts January 5, 2017
Thursdays • 3:30–4:30 pm
$50 JCC members, $70 non-members
This 8-week exercise program is designed to help kids live a healthy
lifestyle. For more information and to register, contact Patrick
Scott at 315-234-4522 or pscott@jccsyr.org.
The JCC Neulander
Family
Sports & Fitness Center
at the JCC of Syracuse
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Tributes
The following tributes were received from July 22, 2016 to October 31, 2016.
TO FROM TO FROM
BEN MELTZER ENDOWMENT FUND
Leslie Aronoff and Bob Sanford To mark the happy occasion of your marriage.
Jo Frances Brown
BERT & LAURA ERLEBACHER
CULTURAL & EDUCATION FUND
Elaine Charles & Family In memory of Dr. Walter Charles. A great man
and a great Physician.
Irving H. Goldman, MD
Alyse Holstein
Chuckie & Alex Holstein
In memory of your husband.
Mark & Marci Erlebacher
In memory of your son.
Mark & Marci Erlebacher
BOBBI EPSTEIN LEWIS
SENIOR ADULT DINING PROGRAM FUND
Barbara Arnow
In memory of Mark.
Mark & Marci Erlebacher
Sondra & Steve Goldberg
Shirley Kay
Shirley Kay
Ilene & Herb Mendel
In honor of the marriage of
Dana Goldberg & Matt Cutter.
Marla & Steve Share
In memory of your sister.
Helen Marcum
In memory of your sister, I want to
follow in years.
Shush Martin
In honor of the birth of Wesley Simon Abraham.
Marla & Steve Share
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
Eleanor Garfinkel
Mazel Tov on Maurice & Rita’s wedding.
Jan & Neil Bronstein
Joanne & Victor Grazi
The Family of Irven Schapiro
The Family of George Wladis
Roberta Wladis & Family
Mazel Tov on Maurice & Rita’s wedding.
Jan & Neil Bronstein
In memory of Irven Schapiro.
Lois Roth
In memory of George Wladis.
Lois Roth
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your
beloved husband and father.
Sondra & Steven Goldberg
IDA RUBIN SENIOR ADULT NUTRITION ENDOWMENT FUND
Leslie Naughton
Wishing you a speedy & complete recovery
and good health.
Alan & Myrna Koldin
Family of Gertrude Radin
With our sincere sympathy on the passing of
your mother and grandmother.
Alan & Myrna Koldin
PLANT A TREE CARD PROGRAM
In memory of Lou & Hellian Seiden.
Sharon & Joe Kieffer
Dr. Jessica Hootnick and
Ben Heatwole
In honor of the birth of
Nathaniel Jacob Heatwole.
Great uncle David Hootnick & aunt Sally
SYDELLE ROTHMAN ECDP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dr. Ron Fish
In memory of Louis Fish.
Ilene and Herb Mendel
Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Mendel
The Poushter Family
The Shriro Family
The Wladis Family
In honor of the birth of your grandson.
Brenda & Gil Hoffman
In memory of Gert Radin.
Brenda & Gil Hoffman
In memory of Marvin.
Brenda & Gil Hoffman
In memory of George.
Brenda & Gil Hoffman
Celebrate, honor and remember
To commemorate special occasions —births, birthdays,
graduations, anniversaries, weddings, Bar or Bat Mitzvah,
or to perpetuate the memory of a loved one—the JCC
welcomes tax-deductible gifts to one of our many
endowments and special funds. The JCC will send an
acknowledgement card to the individual (or next of kin) in
whose name the contribution was made. Some of our funds
are listed below. For further information, please contact
Erin Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112.
Ava & Irving Raphael Maccabi Endowment Fund
Ben Meltzer Endowment Fund
Bert & Laura Erlebacher Cultural & Education Fund
General Operating Fund
Ida Rubin Senior Adult Nutrition Endowment Fund
Jeffrey Sussman Athletic Scholarship Fund
Leadership Development Fund
Morris & Dorothy Cohen Endowment Fund
Sydelle Rothman ECDP Scholarship Fund
JEFFREY SUSSMAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Judy Torres
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Margorie, Larry, Casi & Scott Loeb
JEROME AND PHYLLIS CHARNEY
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Jessica and Matt Rice In honor of Olivia’s naming.
Mark & Susan Field
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JCC of Syracuse
HIGH SCHOOL BANDS WANTED
15 th Annual High School
Battle of the Bands
Saturday, January 14, 2017
SPONSORED
BY
WINNING BAND RECEIVES...
SIGN UP
YOUR BAND TODAY!
• $200 cash prize
• 8-hours studio time at
More Sound Recording Studio
• $40 registration fee
• Deadline: 1/6/17
• Band members must be in
high school
Questions?
Contact Mick Hagan at
315-445-2040, ext. 129,
or mhagan@jccsyr.org.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS CONCERT:
January 14, 2017 • 7 pm
Tickets: $9 at the door
@
JCC of Syracuse
5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt
www.jccsyr.org
T
Give the gift of
T
fitness for the
holidays!
Gift Certificates available for:
• Personal training
• Massage
• Nutritional counseling
• Group exercise classes
T
Stop by or call the JCC
Fitness desk at 315-234-4522.
Make your child’s birthday memorable with
one of our awesome theme parties!
• Arts and Crafts
• Fun and Games
• Gaga Pit Party
• Glitter and Glam
• Inflatable Fun
• Pool Party (summer)
BIRTHDAY
PARTIES
AT THE
JCC
For preschoolers, school-age kids and teens!
• Preschool Party
• Sports
• NEW! Toddlers’
Tango with Tamar!
• Yoga and Fitness
Start planning your party today! Contact Mick Hagan
at 315-445-2040, ext. 129, or mhagan@jccsyr.org.

5655 Thompson Rd.
DeWitt, NY 13214
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SYRACUSE, NY
PERMIT NO. 2392
Sam Pomeranz
Jewish Community Center
154 th Annual Meeting & Gala
Sunday
June 4, 2017